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I live in Mooresville & make the drive for work. Right now, a full tank of gas gets me back & forth for 3 days worth of work When it does make it's way to Charlotte, it will be a shorter trip for me! Don't know about the parking...no plans (that I know of) to build add'l parking. I do know it will cost more to park at the new Castle.

The powers that be are hoping for just that... people getting out of work & going right to the ball park to watch a game. They're also looking for the corporate bucks...more sky boxes planned (probably means an increase in ticket prices, too). 2010 is the target date.

Excellent! It's great to see some people here who work at the ballpark. I will say that, with a couple of exceptions, everyone at the park was tremendously friendly on the night I visited to do the review. Nothing personal, but I wouldn't have introduced myself on the night of my review, as I never do that when I visit on review trips. I don't want any personal treatment or anything, because I like to keep my reviews as a fan would see them. Now that I can go back as often as I want, I don't have to worry about that anymore.

I'm somewhat envious of your job!

I have to say, the people I get to work with are a pleasure! Very friendly & helpful!

FYI...all of the food concessions are staffed by non-profit groups for the majority of the games. They are all volunteers, working to raise $$ for their group or organization. Many of them have been doing it for years. (I know how that works...ran a non-profit souvenir concession myself for 7 seasons at Yankee Stadium before moving to NC.)

Don't be envious...well...maybe just a little, LOL!! once you've worked in a baseball stadium, major or minor league, it kind of gets in your blood...you're hooked!! It's work, but it's alot of fun! I especially enjoy the little kids & how excited they get when they go to the game...it's the best!

Not sure...someone said this past weekend that it was on hold at the moment. Supposedly, the location for the new stadium was approved for use as a park, not a stadium. Guess they have to sort through all that red tape first before they proceed. Believe me, when we hear anything definite, I'll let you know.

Not sure...someone said this past weekend that it was on hold at the moment. Supposedly, the location for the new stadium was approved for use as a park, not a stadium. Guess they have to sort through all that red tape first before they proceed. Believe me, when we hear anything definite, I'll let you know.

BxRosie

Living Uptown we have heard so much rigamaroar about the land swap...Park VS Baseball Stadium. If that one lawyer would just shut up and keep his nose out of it we will get it!

YOU are the one that mentioned "violent" crime with your opposition of the new Uptown Stadium.

Yes - I'll repeat for the THIRD time - because of the MONEY. The city keeps saying they can't afford DAs or police but they can suddenly find $25 million for a stadium that wasn't supposed to cost anything.

Yes - I'll repeat for the THIRD time - because of the MONEY. The city keeps saying they can't afford DAs or police but they can suddenly find $25 million for a stadium that wasn't supposed to cost anything.

Not sure why you think Charlotte is shelling out 25 million to the Knights?

From a recent story in the Observer: Local officials are backing a complex land deal featuring a minor-league baseball stadium in Third Ward, a park, and a mixed-use project called Brooklyn Village. Elected officials have approved the plan, including an agreement to let the Charlotte Knights build a stadium.

It's a land swap, not a money giveaway.

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